"The bride of the Libyan Sea" is a small town on the south-west coast of Crete. It's beauty, tranquility and laid-back feel bring visitors back year after year. Paleochora is located a small peninsula, just 75 km from Chania airport. It is also the only centre from where you can visit many wonderful places and beaches by boat or car in the whole south-west part of Crete. Ideal place for quiet family holidays, but also adventurous, but safe, excursions to nearby islands, gorges and ancient sites. Paleochora is a well-organized summer resort that offers all services needed by the visitor. Police, Coast Guard, clinics, pharmacies, banks, post offices, Super Markets, taverns, restaurants, cinemas, rich nightlife, bars, disco, rental cars, are just some of the services offered. After sundown, the main and the coastal road become happy and lively walking areas where you can enjoy a late walk or evening out with your children, or an atmospheric dinner or drink with a view to the sea.

Places you can visit from Paleochora